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Ipomoea pubescens

Also Known As

  • Ipomoea ortegae
  • Ipomoea papiriu
  • Ipomoea subtriloba
  • Ipomoea varia
  • Ipomoea willdenowii
  • Silky Morning Glory

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 1'-10'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Ipomoea pubescens plant details

Ipomoea pubescens is a deciduous cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea pubescens

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea pubescens

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native from Mexico to Paraguay. Blue flowers with a white throat, napiform caudex up to 10cm side. Pubescent trilobed leaves. A gem for caudex lovers.

Gardening facts about Ipomoea pubescens plant

How to Grow Ipomoea pubescens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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